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Okay I got a couple of minis that need the glue released. (Super glue) Anyone know of anything that'll "pop" glue and not harm the models? I'm working with plastic, and, forgeworld resin.

Metal, Jasco takes care of all things....LOL

Cold works quite well on metal, but less well on plastic and resin...however, freezing will not harm them and might be enough to pop the joints apart.

Strangely enough, I have actually used ordinary alcohol to some luck. It works its way in between the two parts and they fall apart...again, no harm to resin or plastic.

Most debonders are acetone based, and while they are safe for resin, they can be problematic for plastics.

Try some soaking in 'Purple Power'.

I believe it can also be found as 'Castrol Super Clean'. Basically, it's engine degreaser. Is perfectly safe for plastics, although it can give your hands chemical burns so a pair of gloves is always safe.

To debond glue, you might want to let it soak for a week, perhaps even longer. If we're talking GW plastics, my glue bonds would fall apart, or at least become weak enough to be easily pried apart.

Just did this actually and Purple Power won't do very good. Simple Green, nnnnehhh...ok. First thing I'd try is rubbing alcohol, next non-acetone fingernail polish remover. NON-acetone,....very important.

Soak it in Isopropyl (major ingredient in rubbing alcohol). It will remove paint as well...